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3 <br />The policing limitations of the B E Patrol was explained in that unless the dog <br />catcher witnesses the violation he cannot sign a complaint. <br />0 <br />Helmut Feige, 8325 Spring Lake Road, asked everyone to come over and take a look <br />at his front steps. He wanted to know what the cost of the B E Patrol was. <br />It was explained in that it is $2,960 in 1971. <br />Linda Dickmann, 7854 Eastwood Road, stated that she had had a bad experience with <br />dogs, but had good experience with the B E Patrol. The reaction of Don Bona <br />to the B E Patrol,who was in attendance at a recent Council meeting, was <br />discussed. Mr. Bona had previously stated that he felt the leash law was not <br />a good law. <br />Mr. Baumgartner stated that it was an economic situation for the B E Patrol <br />not to have the leash law. He feels that the $3,000 spent last year was a <br />waste of money. <br />Charlotte Forslund, 7886 Sunnyside Road, stated that she was not in favor of <br />the leash law. She had seen too many de3s become vicious. While a dog is in <br />heat a person should keep their dog in. She stated that we cannot enforce the <br />ordinance that we have now. <br />Mr. Pahl stated that it was hard to say whether B E was a waste of money. It's <br />possible to have misuse of funds in any area. However, he felt that it was also <br />difficult to curb violations without stepping on the feet of the guy that cares. <br />He again stated that violations could be curbed by stricter enforcement. <br />Councilman Johnson inquired as to what the solution to the problem would be from <br />Mrs. Pulaski. Mrs. Pulaski replied that the solution would be to increase the <br />service. <br />Mr. McFarlane stated that if you have a dog you should have a fence. <br />Carol Baumgartner stated that some people with a dog want the leash law. <br />Russell Pahl stated that Minneapolis has a leash law and has trouble enforcing <br />it. <br />Mr. Halseth stated that the police are picking up dogs in Minneapolis. <br />The discussion turned to dogs, garbage cans and plastic bags for a few minutes. <br />Halseth felt that the police should be given more authority. <br />Councilman Blanchard felt the police have all the authority they need. <br />The legal ramifications of having a dog and of harming an animal was discussed. <br />Charlotte Forslund stated that we needed a working solution to enforce what <br />we have already on the books. <br />Carol Baumgartner inquired whether persons could form a dog club similar to <br />the snowmobile club. Councilman Blanchard stated yes if there was any interest. <br />